Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used as principal ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications, such as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, and lubricating ingredients. Its surfactants are also used in various applications, such as emulsifiers for spreading agricultural products; and industrial applications comprising latex systems, plastics, and composites. The Polymers segment provides polyurethane polyols that are used in the manufacture of rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry, as well as a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE); polyester resins, including liquid and powdered resins, which are used in CASE applications; and phthalic anhydride that is used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers for applications in construction materials and components of automotive, boating, and other consumer products. The Specialty Products segment offers flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers for use in the food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Soap, detergents, & cleaning preparations; perfumes, & cosmetics
Sub-IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
Phone847-446-7500
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.99 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,250
Next Earnings Date4/23/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Stepan (NYSE:SCL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepan's stock symbol?
Stepan trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SCL."
How often does Stepan pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stepan?
Stepan announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 20th. Investors of record on Monday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 1st. View Stepan's Dividend History.
How were Stepan's earnings last quarter?
Stepan (NYSE:SCL) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 21st. The basic materials company reported $1.02 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.21. The basic materials company earned $466.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $486.67 million. Stepan had a net margin of 5.66% and a return on equity of 14.68%. The company's revenue was down 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.06 EPS. View Stepan's Earnings History.
When is Stepan's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SCL?
3 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Stepan's shares. Their forecasts range from $27.00 to $95.00. On average, they anticipate Stepan's stock price to reach $72.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 19.6%. View Analyst Price Targets for Stepan.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Stepan?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stepan in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Stepan.
Has Stepan been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about SCL stock has trended very negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Stepan earned a news sentiment score of -3.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the basic materials company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Stepan's key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Stepan own?
Who are Stepan's key executives?
Stepan's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. F. Quinn Stepan Jr., Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 58)
- Mr. Arthur W. Mergner, VP of Supply Chain (Age 55)
- Ms. Jennifer Ansbro Hale, Consultant (Age 57)
- Mr. Scott R. Behrens, VP & GM of Surfactants (Age 49)
- Mr. Luis E. Rojo, VP & CFO (Age 46)
Who are Stepan's major shareholders?
Stepan's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (13.22%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.87%), Norges Bank (2.15%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.79%), Northern Trust Corp (1.38%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.22%). Company insiders that own Stepan stock include Arthur W Mergner, Debra Stefaniak, Edward J Wehmer, F Quinn Stepan, F Quinn Stepan Jr, Frank Pacholec, Gregory E Lawton, Gregory Servatius, Jennifer Ansbro Hale, Luis Rojo, Michael Ross Boyce, Robert Victor Slone and Scott R Behrens. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Stepan.
Which institutional investors are selling Stepan stock?
SCL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Prudential Financial Inc., LSV Asset Management, Macquarie Group Ltd., Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, Barclays PLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, First Trust Advisors LP and New York State Common Retirement Fund. Company insiders that have sold Stepan company stock in the last year include Arthur W Mergner, Debra Stefaniak, Edward J Wehmer, F Quinn Stepan, F Quinn Stepan Jr, Frank Pacholec, Gregory E Lawton, Robert Victor Slone and Scott R Behrens. View Insider Buying and Selling for Stepan.
Which institutional investors are buying Stepan stock?
SCL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Norges Bank, BlackRock Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Geode Capital Management LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC, Mackay Shields LLC, Rhumbline Advisers and Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund. View Insider Buying and Selling for Stepan.
How do I buy shares of Stepan?
Shares of SCL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Stepan's stock price today?
One share of SCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $89.57.
How big of a company is Stepan?
Stepan has a market capitalization of $2.02 billion and generates $1.99 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $112.76 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.88 on an earnings per share basis. Stepan employs 2,250 workers across the globe.
What is Stepan's official website?
How can I contact Stepan?
Stepan's mailing address is Edens and Winnetka Road, Northfield IL, 60093. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 847-446-7500 or via email at [email protected]
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